West Midland's Safari Park

12:26pm Monday 6th August 2007

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Venue: West Midland Safari Park

Where:Spring Grove, Bewdley, Worcestershire. DY12 1LF

Telephone: 01299 402114

What's on offer:

There is a 4 mile drive-through Safari, which covers an area of over 100 acres, and is home to a variety of, exotic and unusual animals which roam the reserves, one of the best being the White Lions and tigers. You will also see; Elephants, Rhino, Giraffe, Lion, Wallaby, Tiger, Emu, Camel, Zebra, Gnu, Eland, Ankole Cattle, Yak, Przewalski's Horse, Asian Buffalo, Wolf, Llama and all kinds of Antelope!

Certain areas in the reserve require windows and doors to be shut and locked at all times so it is important that if you go on a really hot day that you make sure you have drinks in the car. There are sections within the safari, which you can opt out of and go a shorter route if it is too busy and then maybe go back in, later in the day.

There is also an amusement area where there are around 30 fun rides and attractions to suit the whole family, from the daring Venom Tower Drop that plummets back to earth, after having winched you gently to the top of it's 30m tower; or you can get really soaked on the Zambezi Water Splash or take it easy on the galloping zebras on the Congo Carousel ride, whatever the ride, you are sure to have a fun filled adventure at West Midland Safari Park.

There are nine rides within the Cubs Kingdom' for the young adventurers to explore too.

The minimum height required to use the rides is 0.8 metres but with the colour-coded easy to use check your own height' system, finding rides to suit your child is really easy.

Opening Times:

Daily, until Friday, 2nd November 2007, including Bank Holidays.

How to get there:

From the South (Bristol): Take the M5 North, leave on exit 6 and follow the A449 to Kidderminster. Take the A456 to Bewdley.

Prices:

(Per Person - includes free return visit)Adults - £9.50 Children - £9.50 (Under 4's free)Additional Costs: Multi-ride Wristbands - £9.25 per person

Review:

The West Midlands Safari Park is great for a family day out in the summer. The park is home to a variety of animals and guests can get a glimpse of the rare white lions and tigers. Visitors can feed some of the animals.

We saw a giraffe stretch to nibble some food.

Other attractions include a sea lion show and a reptile house. Children can enjoy rides such as a Log Flume and the Twister. There is also a young children's corner and a Hippo viewing area.

The new ride Venom was popular with the older children. The safari park is a mix of animals and attractions which makes an enjoyable day out which children will love.

Reviewed by Lydia Jeynes